2010 Citroen C1 1.0L Petrol · YA10 AWY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 61,383 miles, this followed a significant failure just four days prior. The 2025 failure identified excessive corrosion on the nearside rear suspension mounting and inner wheel arch, which significantly reduced structural strength. Although the subsequent pass downgraded the suspension arm corrosion to not seriously weakened, the presence of structural-level rust indicates the vehicle is reaching a critical stage. At 61,383 miles, this sixteen-year-old Citroen C1 has averaged approximately 3,800 miles per year. This low usage suggests the car has sat stationary for long periods, which often explains the perishing of rubber components and accelerated corrosion. The gap between the August 2024 test at 60,752 miles and the September 2025 test shows only 631 miles driven over thirteen months, confirming a pattern of minimal use that favors exposure to elements rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and chassis to ensure the structural corrosion noted in 2025 has been properly addressed rather than merely masked. The record shows recurring issues with corroded suspension arms and a corroded rear brake pipe, which have been flagged consistently across the last three years. Furthermore, the 2025 failure for structural tears in both rear tyres suggests the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until forced by the tester.